For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,893 students in 98002, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98002, WA are Gildo Rey Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Chinook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98002 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98002, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98002, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
98002, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98002, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98002, WA include Gildo Rey Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Chinook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98002?
6 public preschools are located in 98002.
What is the racial composition of students in 98002?
98002 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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